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Murphy powers Nationals to win over Phillies

Chris Graham

washington nationalsDaniel Murphy had three hits and three RBI to pace the Washington Nationals to a 4-3 win at Philadelphia on Monday.

Tanner Roark (4-4, 2.70 ERA) got the win, giving up two runs on four hits in seven innings, striking out four and walking two.

Jonathan Papelbon gave up a run in the ninth, but got the final out to record his 14th save.

Murphy hit his eighth homer of the season in the fourth, and his 3-for-4 night has him hitting .395 on the season for the Nats (31-21).

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].